2021.8.16 The remarkable point about these statistics and information is that the total production of materials from dimension stones quarries was about 316 million tons, of which 161.5 million tons were quarrying waste and 154.5 tons were products sent to the
Read More2023.12.13 The dimension stones production cycle consists of three main stages: exploration, quarry, and processing. After exploring the dimension stones deposit, the
Read More2021.9.1 This paper discusses the historical use of natural stone for various purposes and highlights the substantial waste generated by quarries and stone processing plants
Read More2021.11.2 The plants process various types of rocks (granites, sandstones, marbles, etc.) and produce various elements (stone slabs,
Read More2021.9.7 The terms dimension stone, ornamental stone, and natural stone refer to the natural rock materials prepared in standard shapes and dimensions for use as building
Read More1997.5.1 Keywords: Natural stone processing plants, automatic control, process control production lines, production control, real-time control, process modeling. 1.
Read More2023.12.13 The dimension stones production cycle consists of three main stages: exploration, quarry, and processing. After exploring the dimension stones deposit, the
Read More2021.10.15 This work presents and discusses the potential and the challenges of recycling stone waste (SW) generated from a processing industry of dimension stones
Read More2023.6.16 Stonemasonry companies that process one type of stone most often are plants located near mines extracting this particular stone type. Except for the finished
Read More2021.11.2 Natural dimension stone processing generates large volumes of stone waste, which have a significant impact on the environment, as well as on the efficiency
Read More2023.12.13 tion cycle, about 49% of the remaining raw production is transferred to the dimension stones processing plant and its amount is about 155 million tons, nearly 63.5 million tons or 41% (about 20% ...
Read More2019.7.10 Dimension stone (also known as natural, ornamental or building stone) is a broad family of natural raw materials, which are usually quarried for construction purposes. ... (2012), who carried out an energy assessment of a typical medium-sized marble quarry and processing plant and proposed some measures to improve the overall sustainability ...
Read More2021.10.15 The countries that extract and process dimension stones, and consequently generate larger SW quantities, are in the following order: China, India, Turkey, Iran, Brazil, and Italy (ABIROCHAS, 2018a; Montani, 2019). In most Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, dimension stone processing is the main source of economic
Read MoreIn 2015, Dino et al. investigated whether the sludge produced in the dimension stone processing plants can be used in quarry rehabilitation (Dino et al., 2015). In 2016, ...
Read More2022.12.16 The problems generated by the ornamental stone extraction and processing industry caused by the inadequate disposal of this waste can negatively affect rivers, lakes, streams, and even natural water reservoirs. This study discusses and evaluates the potentiality and challenges of dimension stone waste (DSW) recycling
Read More2017.3.31 In building stones, discontinuities, non-uniformity, and irregular shape are among the problems that reduce the quality of products. Stone blocks, slabs, and tiles are the main products of quarries and stone processing plants. Quantifying the quality is a key factor in valuation of these products. This paper proposes a quality factor formula to
Read Morewaste and 154.5 tons were products sent to the dimension stones processing plants. In the main reference, the amount of waste is 167.5 million tons, but because the sum of the
Read More2023.6.16 2.2. Structure of Stone Waste Production in Processing Plants Stonemasonry companies process natural stone supplied in the form of raw blocks or pre-processed elements requiring further treatment. The fundamental stage in producing a stone element is its processing, which consists of cutting, milling, or providing the desired
Read MoreResidual sludge coming from dimension stone working activities represents a serious environmental and economic problem for both stone industry and community. Indeed, most of the time, residual sludge is landfilled because of the difficulties to recover it; such difficulties are mainly connected to local legislation and to a lack of proper protocols. In
Read More2012.2.1 Purpose For countries in which the stone industry is well developed, opposition to quarry and plant waste is gradually increasing. The primary step for waste control and environmental management is to define the problem of concern. In this study, natural building stone wastes were classified for the first time in the literature. Methods
Read More2011.4.6 year. It’s anticipated that the plant will run at 70%, 85% and 100% in the first, second and third years, respectively. IV. MATERIALS AND INPUTS A. RAW MATERIALS The raw materials used for dimension stone cutting are granite rock. The annual requirement of granite or other dimension stones is indicated in the Table 4.1.
Read More2021.12.18 The production of building stones shown an exponential growth in last decades as consequences of the demand and developments in the extraction and processing techniques. From the several conditioning factors affecting this industry, the geological constrains at quarry scale stands out as one of most important. Globalization
Read MoreDimension stones industry is an industry with significant economic potential that has been overgrowing in recent years. Despite this growth, this industry faces several significant challenges, including very low efficiency, high production costs, and many wastes generation and resource loss during extraction and processing phases. To overcome these issues,
Read More2016.7.12 The disposal of microfine marble sawdust contained in marble slurry waste currently represents an additional economic burden for dimension stones companies (Careddu et al. 2014). This is because the sawdust is considered less important in comparison with the crushed calcareous aggregate produced in stone processing plants.
Read More2021.10.18 We now have two-dimension stone processing plants, in Walvis Bay and Karibib.” According to the mines minister, Namibia has 13 active dimension stones mining operations, of which seven are local investors, and six are foreign investors. Last year, the industry produced 99 000 tonnes.
Read More2021.9.28 Dimension Stone Processing . Besides meeting the desired physical and esthetic properties, the rock must be relatively free of fractures so that it can be split or cut from a quarry face in large multi-tonne blocks and transported to the processing plant. Prospecting for, and mining and production of dimension stone are more sophisticated ...
Read More2010.11.30 Minimum volumes for natural stone blocks determined for export are around 1–6 m³, whereas standard dimensions range between 2.0 × 1.0 × 0.5 and 3.0 × 2.0 × 1.0 m (United Nations 1976 ). The dimensions of a raw block are also a significant factor for the processing with respect to the décor of a stone.
Read More2014.11.25 In 2014, Careddu et al. investigated whether the lime sawdust produced in dimension stone processing plants can be used to manufacture industrial products such as paper, paint, rubber, etc ...
Read More2019.3.1 The same applies to the crushed slabs coming from the stone-processing plant (i.e: fine aggregates, small pieces for paving). The secondary raw materials obtained in the dimension stone production are generally classified in unshaped and defective blocks, rubble, crushed slabs and sawdust; this last is the sludge deposited downstream the filter ...
Read More2023.12.13 these blocks are transferred to the processing plant. Figure 1 shows a view of the dimension stones quarry stage. ˚e blocks that are transported to the processing plant are sorted based on their dimensions and speci˜ca-tions. ey are then cut into nal products based on their intended use, which are typically slabs or tiles. Depend-
Read More2023.1.1 SWOT analysis, as a unique tool to facilitate a strategic planning process, was improved by employing MADM techniques to analyze the status of the dimension stone industry in Lorestan province; a considerable zone of dimension stone reserves in the west of Iran. In this respect, the results obtained from the traditional SWOT analysis and the
Read More2012.7.7 In a processing plant, natural stone can be cut by methods such as circular sawing (CS), frame sawing (FS), water jet cutting (WJC) and abrasive water jet cutting (AWJC). The efficiency of cutting systems can be compared using various parameters. In this study, the specific energy values were determined and compared to evaluate the
Read More2019.9.10 Italy is among the major producers of dimension stones and a world leader in terms of technologies for stone quarrying, cutting and finishing. In the current context of European Environmental and Raw Material policies, the stone sector is expected to enhance its overall sustainability and circularity.Previous studies have used Life Cycle
Read More2024.1.13 Dimensional Stone 非常符合 ASTM 建筑产品可持续性检查表的标准。. 加工过程中不使用有毒物质,加工过程中不产生直接的温室气体排放,产生的粉尘得到控制,用水安全。. 它几乎完全被回收(根据 OSHA/MSHA 法规)并且是一种永久性资源(在人类时间
Read More2021.11.2 Natural dimension stone processing generates large volumes of stone waste, which have a significant impact on the environment, as well as on the efficiency and profitability of the stone-processing plant. The article presents the characteristics of waste produced as a result of natural dimension stone processing and the structure of the
Read More2021.11.2 Natural dimension stone processing generates large volumes of stone waste, which have a significant impact on the environment, as well as on the efficiency and profitability of the stone ...
Read More2019.11.1 Abstract. The process of cutting dimension stones by gang saw machines plays a vital role in the productivity and efficiency of quarries and stone cutting factories. The maximum electrical current (MEC) is a key variable for assessing this process. This paper proposes two new models based on multiple linear regression (MLP) and a robust non ...
Read More2023.4.26 Granite Dimension Stone Quarrying and Processing Version 2 A Report Prepared for: The Natural Stone Council ... current industry operations relating to dimensional stone production. Prior to this evaluation, the ... have been cut into slabs before reaching the main fabrication plant. These are most commonly sliced to a thickness of
Read More2023.8.22 This review paper examines extraction methods in the dimension stone industry. Traditional techniques, like thermal shock, hammer and chisel, and plug and feather, were used historically. However, advancements in technology have led to the adoption of mechanized methods. Diamond wire cutting is a highly efficient technique
Read More2019.3.1 Characteristics of Waste Generated in Dimension Stone Processing. P. Strzałkowski. Environmental Science. Energies. 2021. Natural dimension stone processing generates large volumes of stone waste, which have a significant impact on the environment, as well as on the efficiency and profitability of the stone-processing.
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